Job Description

About the team we are recruiting to

We have a simple vision and strategy that defines what we are trying to achieve, our purpose and our approach, which underpin the principles of Adult Social Care, and we continue to work in support of this.


In a simple sense, all our work, at whatever level, should continue to support the strategy of: 'Providing support, in the least intrusive manner possible, based on the assets, resources and abilities that are available to people'.


We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.


What is the job role?

We are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant at Knightlow Lodge within Housing with Care. We provide a hot lunchtime meal to our clients daily. Your role will include providing a welcoming and responsive environment to ensure tenants feel safe and valued. As part of the team, you will maintain high standards of food hygiene/cleanliness in line with best practice, and to ensure compliance with


The role will involve:

Serving hot meals Food preparation to include the use of microwaves and ovens Kitchen Cleaning Washing up

We have one permanent 25-hour position, working hours are between 9.30 am - 3.00 pm. We offer a 7-day service.


You will require good oral and written skills in communicating with a variety of people.


You will be required to work alone and prioritise your workload and to prepare and present meals for a diverse client group.


This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a catering environment, knowledge of Health and Safety practices, and the ability to perform lifting and carrying duties. You must also have, or train towards, a Basic Food Safety Level 2 certificate and be willing to undertake any other training applicable to this role.


Flexibility to carry out the duties of the role, along with reliability, is essential.


If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

- As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

Members of the Armed Forces and veterans Are currently in care or have previously been in care If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process, please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. Suppose there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application. In that case, the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification that the Council considers reasonable.


Interview date: 06/11/25 Interview will include a practical assessment within the unit.


About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.



At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.


To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.


If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies


Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.


Our Values are:


Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent. Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best. Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one. Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve. Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents. * Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.